SDR MALA030507

Service difficulty report · Chip Detector · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: November 20, 2003
Submitted: November 25, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N408XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B408
System (JASC): 7930 · Engine Oil Indicating System
Part: Chip Detector
Condition: Contaminated
Location: Lt Engine
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING FLT, CREW REPORTED INFLIGHT LT CHIP DECTECTOR LIGHT ON STEADY. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED, COMPLETED TASK CARDS 7910-303 AND 791107, MATERIAL FOUND ON CHIP DETECTOR WAS OF THE ALLOWABLE CATEGORY. CLEANED AND REINSTALLED CHIP DET, OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.

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